Volunteer Hilary, left, and Timia take time out from their games in the playroom.
Volunteer
How To Apply
Volunteers at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families every day. Our volunteers are a diverse, well trained group of individuals who generously give thousands of hours each year to support hospital staff and patients.
Our service-based volunteer program helps meet the needs of patients, patient families and staff. It is not a job-training program, an internship, nor does it provide medical shadowing. We do not accept court-ordered placements.
Requirements
Volunteers must:
• Be 16 years or older
• Commit to a minimum of one shift per week for at least six months of continuous service, and a total minimum commitment of 100 hours
• Pass a background check
• Be in good general physical and mental health
• Have no criminal record
• Submit completed Volunteer Application and 2010 Health Clearance form (see note below)
IMPORTANT NOTE - NEW 2010 HEALTH REQUIREMENT *************** ************* ************** Due to a change in CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendations and Hospital policy that increases patient protection, we now require that applicants submit proof of Chicken Pox (Varicella) immunity. Applications must include the Health Clearance form dated 2010. with Section 3–Chicken Pox Immunity information completed. Applications received without Section 3 –Chicken Pox Immunity requirements will be returned. |
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer at Children's Hospital, click the Application and Health Form link in right sidebar.
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Volunteer
How To Apply
Application & Health Form (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Areas Where Volunteers Serve (what volunteers do)
Volunteer at an Event
